OMDC Music Fund
Deadline: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by 5 p.m.
The OMDC Music Fund is designed to strengthen independent Ontario-based record companies, music publishers and artist management firms. The OMDC Music Fund program will provide funding of up to $50,000 plus an additional $10,000 for digital projects to Canadian-owned and -controlled, Ontario-based record companies, music publishers and artist management firms to assist in the growth of these businesses through the creation and implementation of new strategic business and marketing initiatives. OMDC will measure the results of the program based on revenue targets, return on investment and jobs created and/or retained.
New for 2011
This year OMDC may support a second phase of a project if the project received funding through the OMDC Music Fund in a previous year. Please read the complete guidelines thoroughly prior to commencing your application. All applications MUST be submitted via the OAP. Additional information is available in the guidelines under “Application Process.”
Online Application Portal (OAP) re: Application Submissions:
• Applications must be submitted via the OMDC Online Application Portal (OAP) system. Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
• Prior to commencing an application, your Company’s corporate information must be registered. If you do not have a user account on OAP, please go to https://apply.omdc.on.ca and click on “Register”.
• If registered, the OMDC Music Fund program deadline will appear in your dashboard. To start the application, click on “Start new application” and follow the directions through the 5 step wizard to access the application form.
• If you encounter problems setting up your Company’s corporate information, you can email applyhelp@omdc.on.ca for assistance. This email address can also be used for any technical questions you have about the OAP.
Guidelines and Application Forms:
OMDC Music Fund Guidelines
OMDC Music Fund FAQ's
OMDC Music Fund – Consolidated/Associated Company Information Form
OMDC Music Fund Financing Budget Template
OMDC Music Fund Application Form
** OMDC reserves the right to revise Guidelines and Application Forms. Please ensure that you have the current versions before preparing your documentation.
Information Session
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming information session to have their questions answered - registration is required.
Date: Monday, May 16, 2011
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm OMDC Music Fund
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Export Fund-Music
Location: Fifth Floor, 175 Bloor St. East, South Tower, Toronto – directly across the hall from the OMDC offices
Questions:
Inquiries regarding OMDC programs should be directed to:
Matt Hilliard-Forde
Program Coordinator, Industry Initiatives
Phone: 416-642-6632
Email: programs2@omdc.on.ca
Inquiries regarding the Online Application Portal (OAP) should be directed to applyhelp@omdc.on.ca
** To be added to our distribution list to receive notification of upcoming deadlines and program updates please email programs2@omdc.on.ca with your full name and the name of the program that you are interested in.
